In my own study, I have been troubled by some of the problems presented by the pre-tribulation rapture of the church (a theory which I have been taught and held my entire life). This study has led me to believe that the pre-wrath theory is the only one that works. Your well-documented and illustrated website has greatly encouraged me in my study.

I have a couple of concerns/questions:

1. I didn't notice any mention of the fact that Paul clearly states that the rapture will take place at the last trumpet (1 Cor 15:52). Why is this not mentioned?

2. You go into detail about the 7 seals and that the 6th seal is "the sign". However, as you so brilliantly illustrated, the seals are just the "latches" of the scroll. The scroll is where the action is. The seals seem to me to be glimpses of what is recorded inside the scroll. The seals do not have time attachments and could actually take place during the second half of the 7 years.

3. Finally, Ezekiel 34:25 and 1 Thess 5:3 indicate that there will be a pronounced period of peace. I cannot find a better place for this peace than in the first 3.5 years after Israel signs a covenant with Antichrist. If the first 3.5 years are peaceful, it would make a lot of sense.

Keep up the good work.